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Thanksgiving Meals Without All the Work in the Denver Area

Updated for 2024!

By Christen Reiner, Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton, Macaroni KID Denver, and Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Editor and Publisher November 14, 2024

Making a big Thanksgiving meal is not for everyone. I stopped making Thanksgiving dinner several years ago and haven't looked back. If you would like to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving feast without all the work, read on! We have gathered some great Thanksgiving alternatives in the Denver area to help you out.


๐ŸฆƒDowntown Denver Aquarium

700 Water Street, Denver
November 28 | 10am to 4pm

The Aquarium will offer a Thanksgiving Day buffet, featuring traditional favorites and delicious seafood selections.

  • $49 | adults
  • $39 | seniors
  • $20 - kids 10 and under
  • Parking included!

Reserve your table now!


๐Ÿฆƒ Denver Milk Market Pie Pop-Up

1800 Wazee St Suite 100, Denver
November 26 and 27 | 9am to 9pm

Skip the stress of dessert and let the Denver Milk Market team do the baking for you this Thanksgiving. 

  • Pumpkin, Pecan or Apple Pie | $14 each 
  • Pint of Little Man Ice Cream | $12 

Questions about the pie pop up? Call 303-792-8242.  



๐Ÿฆƒ Urban Farmer Denver

1659 Wazee Street, Denver
Thursday, November 28 | 10am to 9pm

Enjoy a decadent holiday feast in-house this Thanksgiving at Urban Farmer Denver, which will be serving an elevated farm-to-table Thanksgiving Dinner featuring a delicious mix of traditional holiday favorites and creative new dishes.

  • Adults | $95 
  • Kids under age 12 | $50 

Reserve your table today!

Urban Farmer Denver is also offering Thanksgiving To-Go for those who want to enjoy a full family-style Thanksgiving dinner at home. Priced starting at 

  • Dinner for 2 | $150
  • Dinner for 6-8 | $350

Order Urban Farmer's Thanksgiving To Go meal here!


๐Ÿฆƒ Vital Root

3915 Tennyson Street, Denver
Pick up or delivery on November 26 or November 27

Let the Vital Root culinary team help make this Thanksgiving just a little bit easier, and a little less stressful, with their curated ready-to-devour Vegan & Gluten-Free dinners.

  • $47 per person

Order your Thanksgiving To Go meal by November 24 here!


No matter where you eat, we hope that your Thanksgiving is full of delicious family fun!